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1. Opening Session
In line with the tradition of the Organization of the Islamic Cooperation (OIC), the Meeting
commenced with the recitation from the Holy Quran. Afterwards, Mr. Selçuk KOÇ, Director at the
COMCEC Coordination Office welcomed all participants. Briefly informing the participants about
the programme of the Meeting, Mr. KOÇ invited Mr. Nasir Adamu MUAZU, Director, Ministry of
Agriculture and Rural Development of Federal Republic of Nigeria, to chair the Meeting. Mr.
MUAZU welcomed all the participants to the 14th Meeting of the Agriculture Working Group and
expressed his best wishes for successful deliberations.